DIY Japanese Paper Fan Ornaments

*No spam, ever. Your email will only be used for subscriber optin. Privacy Policy

Hey there! I’m excited to share my first Christmas post for the season. One of the perks of living in Japan is being able to travel all over Asia for relatively cheap and infusing global decor into our usual modern eclectic style. I decided to create DIY Japanese Paper Fans with 100 yen store items for unique Christmas ornaments. This tutorial is super easy and they look so lovely!

Here’s what you need:

Origami or washi paper (any decorative paper will work, try a modern print!)

Wood sticks (coffee stirs or popsicle sticks)

Decorative string

Paper cutter

A glue stick and hot glue

These fans take just a few minutes to make and would be a fun project for the whole family. (Just be careful with the hot glue gun!)

Watch me put one together live!

Put it together:

Create the fan

Step 1: Cut your paper to size. If you are using 6×6 origami squares trim two pieces to 6X4 for one fan.

Step 2: Fold both pieces into an accordion, about 1/4 inch thin.

Step 3: Using the glue stick, attach the two pieces in the center by layering an accordion fold onto the second piece.

Create the fan handles

Step 1: Start with the fan backside up and attach a wooden stick to each side with the glue stick or glue gun.

Step 2: Fold the paper around the stick and secure with more glue.

Step 3: Place a piece of string for hanging around the center. Carefully cross your sticks letting the fan open up wide and hold in place with a dot of hot glue.

Welcome

Hi there! I'm Kathy. A renter, DIYer, and decorator with a passion for sharing creative ideas to overcome rental challenges and finding ways to have high-end design without spending a fortune. My decorating philosophy is that everyone can and should have a space they love no matter their living situation.

Awards

Shop

Featured at

Let’s connect!

Love your space once and for all with a FREE email course, weekly decor and DIY tips, and exclusive offers!

*No spam, ever. Your email will only be used for subscriber optin. Privacy Policy

categories

categories

Image policy

All text, images, and other content that are part of this blog are the property of Up to Date Interiors, unless otherwise noted. All material is copyright protected. I love to share with other bloggers and am glad to allow the use of a single photo and/or short excerpt with appropriate credit and a link back to the original content on Up to Date Interiors including the blog’s full name. Full tutorials or blog posts cannot be reprinted without my permission. Read more HERE.

Sign up for a FREE email course, weekly decor and DIY tips, and exclusive offers.

First NameE-Mail Address

Your email will only be used for subscriber decorating course and newsletter. Full privacy policy available here.